News Releases

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

ASSINIBOINE DR EB ROAD CLOSED FROM RED RIVER RD TO RAVINE DR
(SaskEnergy)
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 7:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM CAIRNS AVE TO EWART AVE
(Construction)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS EB & WB LANES CLOSED ON CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Litter pick up)
A crash attenuation vehicle will be used for this mobile work
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTENNIAL DR EB & WB CLOSED FROM MCDOUGALL CRES TO HAVILAND CRES
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT GALT CRT
(Environmental monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used for this mobile work
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 2:00 p.m.

AVE P N NB, SB, EB, WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT RUSHOLME RD
(Channelization)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED 
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026

COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 23, 10:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Originally scheduled for May 7, Saskatoon Transit’s temporary route adjustments on College Drive have been postponed due to a shift in the project schedule. The detours will now begin on Friday, May 8, as construction along College Drive and into downtown progresses to the next stage. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.

• Phase 1: Stage 1B (May 8)
  • Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
    • Alternate downtown service: Routes 4/40s, 6, 8 and 19
  • Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
  • Routes 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue
  • Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street
    • Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Phase 1: Stage 2
  • Following the conclusion of Stage 1B, transit routes will return to regular routing along College Drive. Some stops will remain closed, but temporary stops will be added as needed

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.      

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.

We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.

For bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps, and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive.

For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

MAIN ST EB ROAD CLOSED FROM GARRISON CRES TO BATE CRES
(Roadways)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 7:00 p.m.

AVE P N NB, SB, EB, WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT RUSHOLME RD
(Channelization)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.

CENTENNIAL DR EB & WB CLOSED FROM MCDOUGALL CRES TO HAVILAND CRES
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO CENTENNIAL DR
(Water main inspection)
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 1:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO YORK AVE
(SL&P)
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT GALT CRT
(Environmental monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used for this mobile work
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Pedestrian crossing work)
Start: May 6, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Pedestrian crossing work)
Start: May 6, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED 
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026

COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 23, 10:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (945 Spadina Crescent East) will open for the season on Sunday, May 10, 2026. 

Visitors can look forward to another season of rides, the free children’s play area, and plenty of outdoor fun. Hours of operation are as follows:

Hours of Operation
May and June
Monday to Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

July to September 7
Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Night Rides
Night Rides bring extra magic to the park, with the attraction staying open until 10:00 p.m. on June 25, July 31 and August 29. Come enjoy the summer energy as the sun sets and lights glow.

 Admission & Tickets
Admission is $3.50 for a single ticket. Offering the best value, Play Packs are priced at $21.00 for 8 tickets. Tickets never expire, making them a flexible option throughout the season and beyond.

One ticket per ride is required for the Canpotex train, Ferris wheel and carousel. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children under the age of 2 ride for free.

Free Play and & Spray Pad
The children’s play area is free to enjoy and includes water spray features, sand play and a climbing area. The spray pad will open June 1, 2026 and operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Book Your Party or Event
Turn moments into memories and host your birthday party or corporate event at Nutrien Playland. Daytime and after-hours bookings are now being accepted for Playland Parties. There are also affordable rental options available for schools and daycares. Visit saskatoon.ca/playlandparties for all the details and to book now.

For more information about Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, please visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland.

Starting Thursday, May 7, Saskatoon Transit will implement additional temporary route adjustments as construction along College Drive and into downtown progresses to the next stage of the project. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.

• Phase 1: Stage 1B (starting May 7)
  • Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
    • Alternate downtown service: Routes 4/40s, 6, 8 and 19
  • Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
  • Routes 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue
  • Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street
    • Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Phase 1: Stage 2
  • Following the conclusion of Stage 1B, transit routes will return to regular routing along College Drive. Some stops will remain closed, but temporary stops will be added as needed

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.      

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.

We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.

For bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps, and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive.

For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.